Certified Nursing Assistant 6C Orthopedics Nights

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation seeks a patient-care assistant to support registered nurses by performing essential tasks under supervision. Responsibilities include vital signs, specimen collection, and assisting with mobility and discharge planning.

The role requires a High School diploma or equivalent and CNA/BLS certification; within 14 days of hire, BLS certification is expected. The position emphasizes compassionate patient care and teamwork.

Qualifications

• 1 year recent experience in patient care.

Responsibilities

• Communicates and collaborates with the professional registered nurse.
• Performs patient care tasks under the direction of the RN including vital signs, glucose testing, phlebotomy, electrode placement.
• Maintains a clean patient environment and assists with discharge planning.
• Assists with patient mobility and safety checks.
• Answers call lights and supports patient/family communications.
• Transports non-monitored patients and assists with monitored transports.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Patient care

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

CNA Certification

BLS Certification

AEMT/Paramedic Licensure

Job description

Overview

Job Summary

Performs patient care tasks and basic patient care services under the direction of the professional registered nurse. Provides a caring relationship that facilitates health and healing in a manner that preserves and protects patient autonomy, dignity and rights.

Responsibilities

• Communicates and collaborates with the professional registered nurse.
• Performs patient care tasks under the direction of the RN including vital signs, blood glucose testing, phlebotomy, electrode placement, venous compression devices
• Performs basic patient care services under the direction of the RN including height & actual weights, intake & output, retrieval of equipment & supplies, stocks patient rooms
• Maintains a conducive environment for the patient including clutter free rooms, removing linen/trash from rooms, quiet surroundings
• Supports patient/family communication needs including answering call lights, orienting new patients to the room, assisting with discharge appointments
• Promotes safety including assisting with patient mobility, safety rounds/4Ps
• Promotes comfort including providing water, ice, cups, pillows, blankets, assistance with meals
• Transports non-monitored patients
• Assists RN with monitored and/or intubated transports
• Performs other duties as assigned

Specifications

Experience

Minimum Required

• 1 year recent (within past 6 months) experience

Preferred/Desired

Education

Minimum Required

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent

Preferred/Desired

Training

Minimum Required

Preferred/Desired

Special Skills

Minimum Required

Preferred/Desired

Licensure

Minimum Required

• CNA Program/Certification or AEMT/Paramedic Licensure/Certification or MA Program/Certification; BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE

Preferred/Desired